WHEREAS, W. O. Thomas, Jr. resigned as Treasurer of Charleston County by letters to Governor David M. Beasley dated December 5, 1996 and December 10, 1996, and

WHEREAS, the Governor is authorized to appoint a County Treasurer in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Section 1-3-220 (Supp. 1995); and

WHEREAS, Andrew Charles Smith, 595 Planters Rest, Mt. Pleasant SC 29464-8121 is a fit and proper person to serve as the Charleston County Treasurer.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby direct that Andrew Charles Smith shall be appointed as Treasurer for Charleston County effective on the date of the execution of this Executive Order and shall succeed W. O. Thomas, Jr. for the unexpired portion of his term, January 1, 1997 through June 30, 1997.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT
SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
THIS 23RD DAY OF DECEMBER,1996

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DAVID M. BEASLEY
Governor

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